You knew how it felt to bury your first born son, you took that grief and turned it into something positive to help children and to become active in the political world. You wanted to benefit others and leave a heritage of the things you believed in. You endured unspeakable suffering from your illness. You bore it so bravely. I know you suffered because my mother died of the same disease. You fought tirelessly for health care for Americans and when you made public appearances you were always the gracious lady.

I watched the interviews you gave when the scandal about your husband was ongoing. You never resorted to hate or defamation. You carried that burden with remarkable grace.

Elizabeth Edwards you were a great lady and you will be greatly missed.